President Nixon did run for re-election in 1972 and won by a landslide, defeating Democratic candidate George McGovern. His campaign focused on issues like peace in Vietnam and economic stability, appealing to a broad base of voters. The election ultimately solidified Nixon's position, despite the later Watergate scandal that led to his resignation in 1974. Therefore, he did not choose not to run; he actively sought and won re-election.
Richard Nixon
Richard M. Nixon was President in 1972.
Incumbent President Richard Nixon won reelection in the 1972 presidential election defeating George McGovern.
Richard Nixon was first elected President in 1968; he was reelected in 1972.
1968-1972
1968 and reelected 1972
In 1972, Richard Nixon met with Mao Zedong, who was the Chairman of the Communist Party of China. Nixon was the 37th President of the U.S.
Use Communist China's official name in public (APEX)
During his presidency in 1972, President Nixon opened up a new line of communication with China by visiting the country. It was this action on his part that helped to end the United States involvement in the Vietnam War in 1973.
Richard Nixon was the American president between 1969 and 1972. He served as the 37th president of the United States before resigning in 1974 due to the Watergate scandal.
Richard Nixon.
Richard Nixon